Posts Tagged ‘michigan image consultant’

(Video) Made in New York, But From Detroit – Superbowl Ad FTW

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

Photo Credit: warmingglow.uproxx.com

I was made in New York, but I’m from Detroit.  There, I said it!

Thanks Chrysler and Eminem for the 2:03-minute ad that helped me to say that with pride.

So many fellow Americans have written off my town.  Real Talk:  My rah rah left a long time ago.  But I live here; pay taxes here; married here; raised my child here; obtained my degree here; make my money here.  This is my base.  So I can’t write off this place.

No, I’ve never stepped foot through a factory door, but when the Big 3 faltered and began to crumple it affected me.  It still does.  Middle class assassination forced me into what is being labeled today as ”the New Normal.”  I had to count my losses. But I’m a NYDETer and I know how to adjust. I know that every day I have breath is a day closer to my ascension above and beyond what was, and closer to yet another “New Normal”.

Not all, but many Americans have no clue what the people of The D are made of or of our hardships and our struggles. Clearly. My Twitter timeline made this observation pretty apparent:

Tweet:   “this commercial is kinda raw”
We’re raw at times but we’re authentic and real.

Tweet:  “does eminem even live in detroit anymoer?”
Yep, he never left!

Tweet: “The last Eminem ad was strong—he’s about integrity, working-class grit, Detroit and so is whatever car company it was for. I think.”
It was Chrysler. Pay attention. And yes they do care.

Tweet: “. . . i could give a f**k about chrysler. But we all know i got love for Em and Tha D”
Give a f**k about Chrysler; they got love for Em, The D and The people.

Tweet:   “..now everyone loves Chrysler, Em and has Detroit pride. One day the Bandwagon Express will deny admission…”
Hey, I’m guilty.

Tweet: “THIS IS A SERIOUS QUESTION: based on the amnt of SuperBowl car ads, do americans really believe buying cars will jumpstart the economy?!?”
Response Tweet: “SERIOUS ANSWER: YES. On average each American car sold pumps something like 30K back into the US economy in the form of wages etc.”
Tweet to Response Tweet:  “Really?!?”

Really!!!

But Detroiters are as tough as the steel used in the cars they make and they love, are passionate about and have pride in this town as evidenced by other tweets.

So again, thanks Chrysler and Eminem for that 2:03-minute ad that had people talking, thinking, feeling Detroit.

Now Detroit. Listen up. You’ve got the spotlight . . . REPRESENT!


Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Body Analysis, Color / Colour Analysis, Corporate, Personal, Petite | 1 Comment »

(Video) ColourGurl Fashion Confessions – Why I Never Played With Barbie Dolls

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Confession Number One

My very first best friend was a 2’5” walking doll named Naomi. She had sandy brown hair, styled in a sixties bob, beautiful medium brown sleep eyes, long lashes and chocolate mocha plastic skin. She wore a pink gingham plaid frock, identical to a dress I owned, with white ruffled ankle socks and black shoes. For years, we were BFFs, gurls, ace boons. But apparently, Naomi thought there was more to life than simply being a doll.

I Kid You Not!

One night I woke up to find Naomi standing in front of my closet, lit up from head to toe, eyes batting, body leaned forward as if about to take a step. I went into instant hysteria, screaming at the top of my lungs. Of course, by the time my Dad ran to my aid Naomi had resumed to her doll-like state. Dad never believed me and had it not been the sixties, I’m sure he would have toted me off to the nearest shrink. But back then, black folks didn’t believe in professional intervention. Nevertheless, at my request, Dad dismantled Naomi’s movable parts, removed her from my room and placed her into the dumpster, promising never to buy me a doll again.

Barbie of the 60s

Confession Number Two

I’ve never owned a Barbie doll. Part of the reason stemmed from the Naomi incident. But the primary reason had to do with there being no black Barbie dolls in the sixties. Raised by a father, whose Saturday morning ritual included the sound of vinyl hissing and popping, and James Brown’s blaring voice commanding us to “Say it Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud”, owning a blue-eyed, blond, brunette or redhead, white doll, was not an option.

http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-black/the-black-barbie-issue/2010/02/the-black-barbie-issue

Obviously much has taken place in the world of Barbie over the last 50 years, including the inclusion of Black Barbie 30 years ago. In 2008, Vogue celebrated Barbie’s golden anniversary, by creating this stunning “Dad” approved Black Barbie issue. Without question, we’ve come a long way. Still, as I peruse each of the 142 staggeringly beautiful images in that 2008 Black Barbie issue, and the many intricate details, I’m even more convinced that when the rest of us sleep, dolls lead a secret life.

Be Sure to Check Out the Video at the End

http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-black/the-black-barbie-issue/2010/02/the-black-barbie-issue

http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-black/the-black-barbie-issue/2010/02/the-black-barbie-issue

http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-black/the-black-barbie-issue/2010/02/the-black-barbie-issue

http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-black/the-black-barbie-issue/2010/02/the-black-barbie-issue

Tags: , , , , , , ,
Posted in Body Analysis, Color / Colour Analysis, Personal, Petite | 2 Comments »

(Pics) Not Mad At Men’s Fall 2011 Fashion – Loving It!

Thursday, January 27th, 2011


Hermès Fall 2011

Although the airing date for the fifth season of the television series “Man Men” is questionable, what’s certain is the show’s continued veritable sartorial influence on fashion. Since its 2007 premier, menswear has moved from uber-casual and overly relaxed to a more gentlemanly approach to dressing. For Fall 2010 we witnessed the minimalism trend highlighting classic shapes; timeless neutral colors; and exquisite fabrics, mixed together with a chic, modern edge. Paris runways indicated this powerful approach to dressing for men will continue through Fall 2011. Designers revealed status-raising styles, which proselytized the theory of less being more. While the sartorial trademarks of the men from the Sterling Cooper advertising agency may not soon be visible from our living rooms, one thing is certain. Stylish men have the option to continue bringing that touch of madness into their closets.

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in Body Analysis, Color / Colour Analysis, Corporate, Personal | 1 Comment »

Video: Jersey Shore’s Snooki Gets a Much Needed Make-under

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

This week, Inside Edition, with the help of hair stylist Frankly L’Official, makeup artist Victoria Pastoriza and US Weekly ‘s Fashion Director Sasha Charnin Morrison, gave Jersey Shore’s Nicole “Snooki” Pilozzi a much needed make-under.  Check out this busty petite rectangle’s transformation.

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Personal, Petite | No Comments »

An Obama Family Picture is Worth A Thousand Sales

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

The ladies of the White House

Some say a picture is worth a thousand words.  Others, remind us that we can’t believe everything we see.  Both sayings appropriately apply to this week’s cover of New York Mag featuring a beautiful picture of future first lady Michelle Obama and first daughters Sasha and Malia.   Subscriber or not, I definitely would have picked up this issue.  Seeing the soon to be ladies of the White House and their radiant smiles on the cover totally piqued my interest and I couldn’t wait to read the story.  But after a minute or so of flipping madly through each page, I found myself staring at the back cover in bewilderment.  Did I miss it?  I even took a second stab, this time flipping each page more deliberately and looking with sleuthing eyes.  Once again, I ended up at the back cover without a trace of an Obama article.  That’s when I decided to take a second look at the cover and to my surprise, I noted (with the help of my little glasses), the very tiny print at the bottom right-hand corner of the cover:  “REQUISITE DISCLAIMER:  This is not really Michelle, Sasha, or Malia.  And of course it’s not even the Obama puppy, whomever he or she turns out to be.”  WTF! Not only was there no story aligned with the cover picture, these weren’t even the real Obama girls!  Could it be that magazine sales have slumped so low that the industry is resorting to trickery?  Guess a picture is now worth a thousand (or so) sales.  Call the cops; I’ve been robbed!

For More Michelle Obama Fashion, Click this Link

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Body Analysis, Color / Colour Analysis, Personal | 2 Comments »